News - Topics from October, 2013

Chief James Godfrey introduced newly hired police officers to the council members at the regular Baxley City Council meeting held October 22. Godfrey introduced Jamie C. Dyal and Scarlett Dubberly, the most recently hired officers of the Baxley Police Department and then introduced Terry Reynolds, who has been with the department for almost a year.
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Sheriff Benny Deloach would like to report the following activity of the Appling County Sheriff’s Office.

Oct. 18, answered a call to Old Surrency Road in reference to a theft. A complainant stated taken from his property was a hot water heater and water tank, valued at $250.00. Investigation continues.
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On Saturday, October 12 the Appling County High School Pirate Brigade traveled to Blackshear to compete in the Sound of Silver Invitational. At the end of the day they were awarded the title Grand Champions!
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Local Mike Serrano will be riding his bicycle for nearly 300 miles during ‘Mike’s Inspirational Decade Memorial Ride for Healthier Life’ starting on December 9 in Baxley and ending December 14 in Kissimmee, FL.
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The annual Craven reunion will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2 at the social hall of Ten Mile Baptist Church beginning at 10:00 a.m. This will be a covered dish meal. Bring your favorite food and recipes.
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Sheriff Benny Deloach would like to report the following activity of the Appling County Sheriff’s Office.

On Oct. 12, answered a call to Gardenia Circle in reference to a missing juvenile. A grandmother reported her grandchild left the residence the night before and had not returned. The juvenile was found and DFACS was notified.
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The Appling County Board of Education (BOE) held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 15 and during the meeting voted unanimously to approve the low bid of $21,400.00 from Red Oak Turf to rework the baseball field due to drainage problems. The work will be paid by ESPLOST funds.
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Following an executive session to discuss real estate at a called meeting held October 16, the Appling County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to move forward with the purchase of Dunn’s Lake (also known as Lake Tara) for $750,000.00 from Tara Lake Inc. and Kathy Deen. The purchase would include the 50-acre lakebed along with two additional acres, which includes a boat ramp.
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During halftime of the Appling County High School Pirates football games against Beach High and in front of a capacity crowd at Jimmy Swain Stadium Cayla Dyal was named the 2013 Homecoming Queen.
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HOWDEEEE! It’s that time of year again. The Appling County High School Choral Department is sponsoring its annual Hee Haw show with two nights of music, comedy, and all the “corny” jokes you can handle! Show dates are Friday, November 1 and Saturday, November 2 at 7:00 p.m.
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